Childcare Costs in McDonough County, IL

FIPS: 17109 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in McDonough County, IL costs $8,496/year, while family childcare is $4,767/year. This represents 17.4% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$8,496

Center Infant/yr

$4,767

Family Infant/yr

$48,904

Median Income

17.4%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$8,496	$4,767	+$3,729
Toddler	$9,412	$5,460	+$3,952
Preschool	$8,233	$6,504	+$1,729
School Age	N/A	$1,183	N/A

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $8,496

Toddler $9,412

Preschool $8,233

Affordability Context

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.

Center infant cost: $8,496

Median household income: $48,904

Cost as % of income: 17.4%

7% affordability threshold: $3,423/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$7,054	$6,250	$5,460	$3,120
2009	$7,371	$6,375	$5,590	$3,146
2010	$7,688	$6,500	$5,720	$3,172
2011	$7,874	$6,760	$5,927	$3,244
2012	$8,060	$7,020	$6,133	$3,315
2013	$8,320	$7,210	$6,187	$3,426
2014	$8,580	$7,400	$6,240	$3,536
2015	$8,649	$7,470	$6,370	$3,458
2016	$8,718	$7,540	$6,500	$3,380
2017	$8,718	$7,540	$6,500	$3,510
2018	$8,718	$7,540	$6,500	$3,640
2019	$8,662	$8,008	$6,933	$3,770
2020	$8,607	$8,476	$7,367	$3,900
2021	$8,551	$8,944	$7,800	N/A
2022	$8,496	$9,412	$8,233	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in McDonough County, IL? ▼

In McDonough County, IL, center-based infant care costs $8,496/year. Family childcare for infants is $4,767/year. Preschool center-based care costs $8,233/year.

Is childcare affordable in McDonough County, IL? ▼

Center-based infant care in McDonough County, IL costs 17.4% of the median household income ($48,904). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 10.4 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in McDonough County, IL? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in McDonough County, IL changed from $8,496 to $7,054 (-17.0%).

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.